Being the oldest of all German Historical Institutes abroad, the German Historical Institute in Rome has a long academic tradition. The institute was founded as “Preußische Historische Station” seven years after the opening of the Vatican archives in 1888 and a musical history department was established in 1960. One of the main objectives of the institute is the exchange of information and cooperation with German, Italian and international research organisations, with a special focus on supporting and promoting aspiring young researchers. Two libraries belonging to the institute are also open to visitors, giving access to additional research tools and resources which are available in Italy and in Rome in particular, as an academic location.

Promotion of Young Academics:Academic staff positions, guest academics, doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships for young academics in the field of History and Musical History which run over several months, study course Rome for advanced students and history graduates, internships in the academic field (History and Musical History department), in the libraries and administrative departments